Location: Bryan,TX, USA
OverviewSt. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station Navasota Caldwell Madisonville TX. Since 1936 St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.ResponsibilitiesJOB SUMMARY / PURPOSEPerforms a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost‐efficient patient care as delegated by the RN. They provide assistance in transporting, transferring and lifting. They perform cleaning Functions in patient care unit as delegated, and perform selected diagnostic tests.ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESProvides direct patient care as delegated by RN staffMonitors and records vital signsAssists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needsAccurately measures, records, and reports intake and outputObtains and records daily weightPerforms blood glucose testing using blood glucose meterReports changes in patient's status promptly to RNPerforms as sitter or patient care companion when neededAssists in the admission, transfer and discharge processPerforms unit housekeeping needs.Delivers specimens, picks up medications and other itemsActs as receptionist for unit; has limited use of the hospital information systems according to hospital policy dependent on the need of unitChecks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnelUpdates assigned bed statusAnswers call lights and telephoneKeeps patient environment clean, Performs comfort rounds, keeps hallways clear of obstruction, reports safety issues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patient safety precautionsCommunicates with patient's family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, and professional mannerPerforms phlebotomy and 12 lead EKGs as permitted on the assigned unitRemoves saline locksQualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRequired Education and ExperienceHS diploma/GED requiredBLS required*1 year direct patient care experience or graduated from an accredited school of nursingRequired Licensure and CertificationsRequired Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training*Good written/oral communication skills*Completion of PCA II orientation/trainingPay Range$12.33 - $16.95 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.